Moe Claire

softcover 978-1-961905-31-3
e-book 978-1-961905-30-6

May 15, 2025 | 318 pages

Book One of the Pyke Island Mystery Series

Two crimes. One frozen island. A tide of secrets waiting to surface.

On the rugged coast of Maine, Pyke Island holds more than weathered cottages and crashing surf—it keeps its secrets well hidden. When a woman wakes in a remote cabin, bloodied and disoriented, she’s thrust into a chilling mystery that winds through the island’s rocky past and uncertain present.

As clues unfold, whispers of a smuggling ring and a vanished Hollywood producer begin to surface, exposing a tangle of deceit that runs deeper than the tide. With its haunting coastal setting and unforgettable characters, A Fickle Tide explores the dark undercurrents of survival, identity, and long-buried truth.

This revised edition offers an enriched reading experience, with updated content and refined storytelling that deepen the intrigue and emotional resonance of the original release.

Perfect for readers who love small-town mystery, island suspense, and character-driven thrillers with environmental themes, A Fickle Tide is a gripping launch to the Pyke Island Mystery Series.

“A complex, tightly-woven story with subtle clues, sharp misdirection, exciting suspense and clever plot twists.”

Bill Bushnell, Kennebec Journal

“A whodunit for the whenever. Curl up with a hot drink and read Moe Claire.” 

Ellsworth American

A great mystery series, fast-paced, authentic. 

Dotty Small, retired Maine police officer/detective for 37 years